Ophthalmic Surgery
Our eyes are one of the most important organs in our body. Through our vision, we perceive nearly 80% of all impressions. However, the eyes are very fragile and when problems with vision arise, prompt treatment should be sought. While treatment may be as simple as vision correction with glasses or contacts, some conditions require surgery by an ophthalmic surgeon.
At Penn Highlands Healthcare, our board-certified ophthalmic surgeons use the latest technology to perform some of the most delicate eye surgeries. And, most eye surgeries can be performed on an out-patient basis.
What is Ophthalmic Surgery?
Ophthalmic surgery, which also may be referred to as ocular surgery, is basically any surgery performed on the eyes. There are many different types of eye surgeries that treat eye conditions ranging from cataracts to retinal tears and detachments.
Does Penn Highlands Healthcare Have Ophthalmic Surgeons?
Yes, Ryan Bisbey, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with Penn Highlands Eye Center in Clearfield, DuBois and St. Marys.
What Conditions do you Treat with Ophthalmic Surgery?
At Penn Highlands Healthcare, our board-certified ophthalmic surgeons perform a host of vision correction surgeries to treat cataracts, glaucoma, retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy and more.
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What is a Cataract?
A cataract forms when the lens or part of the lens inside the eye becomes “cloudy” and no longer allows the proper amount of light to pass through that lens. Cataracts are considered a normal symptom of the aging process and typically affect people age 60 and older. If left untreated, a cataract can cause blindness, but for the vast majority of people it is a condition that is easily corrected. In fact, cataract surgery is the most common surgery performed today.
What are the Symptoms of a Cataract?
Symptoms or a cataract include:
- Cloudy or blurry vision
- Colors seem faded
- Lights seem to be too bright or cause glare
- Lights seem to have a halo around them
- Vision at night decreases
- Double vision or seeing multiple images in one eye
- Need for frequent prescription changes on eyeglasses or contacts
How is a Cataract Treated?
If left untreated, a cataract can cause blindness, but for the vast majority of people it is a condition that is easily corrected with surgery. Cataract surgery is the most common surgery performed today.
Where does Penn Highlands Healthcare offer Cataract Surgery?
Does Penn Highlands Healthcare offer Cataract Surgery?
Yes, the eye surgeons at Penn Highlands Eye Center perform thousands of cataract surgeries each year and can help you regain a more normal level of sight when cataracts begin to cloud your vision.
Do you use Laser Surgery on the Eyes?
Laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) are two of the most common laser refractive procedures used to correct refractive eye conditions and correct near-sightedness, far-sightedness and astigmatism.
